Young Lawyers

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Connect with hundreds of other law professionals who are dedicated to advancing UJA-Federation of New York’s mission.

Setting the Bar

These exclusive events feature top attorneys and other professionals discussing how they got to where they are today, and how community involvement and philanthropy complement their careers. Past guest speakers include Judge Jed Rakoff, senior United States district judge, Southern District of New York; Andrew Ross Sorkin, anchor, CNBC; Dan Och, chairman and chief executive officer, Och-Ziff Capital Management Group; Cy Vance, New York County district attorney; Neil Barofsky, senior fellow, Center on the Administration of Criminal Law, New York University and adjunct professor, NYU Law School; Julie Swidler, executive vice president, business affairs and general counsel, Sony Music Entertainment; and Jay Lefkowitz, senior litigation partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP. This series is intended for attorneys in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s who contribute $1,000 or more to UJA-Federation’s annual campaign. The series is also open to first-year law associates who are donors of $500 or more to UJA-Federation’s annual campaign.

Community and Volunteer Events

Opportunities to engage with peers are tremendous, from the cross-trades dodgeball tournament to our elegant Young Lawyers After Dark celebration. Experience our meaningful work firsthand by volunteering at one of UJA-Federation’s beneficiary agencies or spending quality time with people helped by UJA-Federation-funded programs.

Leadership Committee

The governing body of the Young Lawyers Division meets five times a year and encompasses more than 45 young attorneys spanning the legal field. Each member of the Leadership Committee makes a gift of at least $1,000 to UJA-Federation’s annual campaign.